ALP expands student placement payments as Gaza debate looms
Students in 10 fields will receive financial assistance for mandatory placements under a major expansion of the federal government's paid work experience program.
Category : Environment
Sperm whales change vowel sounds when boats are nearby
Researchers found sperm whales alter their click patterns and vowel-like sounds when ships are near, allowing prediction of vessel presence.
England amputee football team can't afford World Cup trip
England's men's amputee football team, Nations League champions, cannot afford the £50,000 needed for November's World Cup in Mexico, with no FA funding.
Activists clash with police as Rubio visits Philippines
Scuffles broke out as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Manila for Asean meetings, with protesters accusing the Trump administration of fuelling regional tensions.
CDC Cuts Leave US Less Prepared for Outbreaks, Officials Warn
Former top CDC officials say the US is less prepared for disease outbreaks due to staff cuts and funding losses, with measles, hantavirus, and cyclospora spreading.
Calvin Duncan’s Three Hours in Office: A Victory Nobody Could Take
Calvin Duncan won election as Orleans Parish clerk after exoneration, but his office was abolished after three hours. He calls it an act of white supremacy.
Charities slam Burnham's aid budget bus fare cap
Andy Burnham's decision to fund a £2 bus fare cap by converting climate grants to loans will harm the world's poorest, charities warn.
Tornadoes and Record Flooding Leave US East in Crisis
Rescuers freed trapped residents as Kentucky and West Virginia faced catastrophic floods and widespread storm damage from tornadoes and record flash flooding.
Europe heatwave destroys €2bn of crops, sparking food price fears
Record June temperatures cut grain harvest by 9m tonnes, costing €2bn and raising food price concerns across Europe.
Burnham's Domestic Focus Could Quietly Draw UK Closer to EU
Andy Burnham's domestic revolution may unobtrusively pull Britain closer to Europe, aligning UK policy with EU priorities despite less pro-European rhetoric than Starmer.
Australia trains for satellite loss with maps and sextants
Australia's emergency services and military are training in analog navigation, including paper maps and sextants, in case solar flares or attacks knock out satellites.
Why OpenAI and Anthropic Back AI Regulation
OpenAI and Anthropic lost billions in predicted value after Chinese startup Moonshot AI launched competitive open-source model Kimi K3. They back Australian regulation to set global standards, boost investor confidence, and block Chinese rivals.
Pressure grows inside Labor for 25% gas export tax
Labor's national conference will vote on a platform change to secure a fairer return from natural resources, amid calls for a 25% tax on gas exports that could raise $17bn a year.
Mamdani urges US to arrest Netanyahu if he visits in September
New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani urges the US federal government to arrest Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu if he visits the city in September.
Social Media Videos Cut Out Breaths, Driving Viewers Mad
Short-form videos are edited to remove pauses between sentences, making speakers sound breathless and disjointed, a trend Adrian Chiles finds maddening.
Billion Nurdles Spill into River Tyne After Ship Collision
Up to 25 tonnes of plastic nurdles have entered the River Tyne after a ship collision, with the pellets spreading further than initially feared, covering beaches and threatening wildlife.
France Records Over 5,700 Excess Deaths in June Heatwave
France recorded 5,764 excess deaths during its June heatwave. Southern Europe faces record-breaking temperatures, wildfires in Spain, and heat-related emergencies.
Spain Wildfire Warning as 42C Heatwave Peaks This Week
Temperatures forecast to surpass 42C in Spain as a heatwave peaks, with wildfires burning across the country, including a major blaze in Guadalajara.
King's Baton from beach plastic opens Commonwealth Games
A King's Baton made from discarded plastic collected from beaches and towns will carry an environmental message at the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony in Glasgow.
ITV Vet Shares 60p Sardine Water Hack for Dogs
ITV's Dr Scott Miller recommends a 60p sardine water hack to encourage dogs to drink more water and stay cool during heatwave conditions.
Simple Trick to Save Your Dying Orchids from Root Rot
A plant enthusiast reveals why orchids are often 'sold to die' and shares a simple method to repot them, helping them thrive longer.
Glasgow School of Art needs extra funds for Mackintosh restoration
Glasgow School of Art says additional financial support is needed to restore the fire-damaged Mackintosh Building, with costs estimated at £265 million, five times its annual turnover.
Man Apologises for Bath on Pen y Fan, Rugby Team Removes It
Tom Christopher, 25, apologises for leaving a bath on Pen y Fan after a stunt. Cardiff Rugby academy players removed it, calling the act 'mindless'.
One simple habit to prevent washing machine mould
A Reddit user shares a free, simple habit to prevent mould and grime in washing machines by drying the rubber seal and detergent drawer after every use.
Prince Harry's travel firm appoints new director
Prince Harry's travel firm Travalyst has appointed a new director who previously criticised frequent flyers, potentially causing a fresh headache for the duke.
UK set to break heat record with temperatures above 40.3C
Temperatures are poised to exceed 40.3C in what would be the hottest day ever recorded in the UK, as Mirror readers express concern about climate change.
Dunblane solar project shortlisted for community prize
A solar panel project at Dunblane Centre, saving £5,000-£9,000 yearly, is shortlisted for the Alan Clark Award at Solar & Storage Live Awards 2026.
60p sardine water trick to keep dogs cool in heatwave
ITV's Dr Scott Miller advises dog owners to add sardine water to their pet's bowl for 60p to encourage hydration during hot weather.
Animal rights activists storm Mayfair luxury apartments
Animal rights protesters stormed a luxury serviced apartment building in Mayfair on Sunday evening, leading to a confrontation with security guards.
Lip King banned from BBL procedures in two areas before death
Jordan Parke, known as the 'Lip King', was banned from performing liquid BBLs in Dudley and Salford before Alice Webb died after a procedure in Gloucester.
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